Target
deadline
2009 performance against target
2010 performance against target
Comment and Plans
Have 100% of our sites audited environmentally at least every four years.
Permanent
In progress
In progress
All plants are now covered; we have decided to include distribution centers and are making progress with this.
By 2010 reach a rate of 100% of quarries with a rehabilitation plan complying with Lafarge standards.
2010
100%
100%
As well as completing the rehabilitation plan required as a condition of permitting, Heracles undertakes to apply the Lafarge standard in rehabilitation.
By 2010 all our quarries will have been screened according to criteria validated by WWF International and those with realizable potential will have developed a biodiversity enhancement plan by 2012.
2010
Achieved
Achieved
Screening was completed in 2009. We are now developing an 18-month program which will enable us to deliver the second part of this Ambition.
2012
In progress
In progress
By 2010 cut our net CO2 emissions per metric ton of cement produced by 11% as compared to 1990.
2010
-12.8%
-8.34%
We were not able to meet our target for 11% decrease in 2010, due to change in product mix toward higher strength cement, with higher proportion of clinker. We have extended the deadline to 2012 and we are intensifying our efforts in research and development to improve our products’ carbon footprint.
Cut our dust emissions in our cement plants by 40% over the period 2005-2012.
2012
-94.6%
-95.04%
We have significantly out-performed our target for dust.
Cut our NOx emissions in our cement plants by 12% over the period 2005-2012.
2012
+0.05%
-13.13%
We are pleased to have met this target in 2010.
Cut our SOx emissions in our cement plants by 20% over the period 2005-2012.
2012
-84.9%
-97.41%
We have met the target for SO2.
By 2010 have a baseline for persistent pollutants in our cement pants for 100% of kilns and reinforce our Best Manufacturing Practices to limit emissions.
2010
In progress
Achieved
Measurements at our cement kilns began in 2005; they now take place twice a year. We have implemented all relevant Best Manufacturing Practices.
ENVIRONMENT
Plans for 2020 In 2012, we will define the new sustainability program that will replace the Sustainability Ambitions 2012 and define the directions to take in the period up to 2020. The discussions and consultation that support that process are already taking place within our organization.
We are committed to ensuring that our contributions bring benefit to Greece, support the viability and success of our business and reflect the aspirations of our employees and our stakeholders. Our plans will also take account of the global targets to be defined by Lafarge. We hope to bring forward our ideas in the next year and to give more details in the 2011 Sustainability Report.
HERACLES | 2010 | Sustainability Report
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